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getting frustrated...trying to break the bolts loose on drivetrain

Thorbolter

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Edmond, OK
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92 Sport 4WD
I have put a lot of lube on them but they wont budge. Any suggestions? Oh, why am I doing it, trying to do a clutch replacement job myself which means I get to drop the tranny myself. I am taking my time simply because this is the biggest auto repair job I have ever done since replacing the front brake rotors. Thanks.
 



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If it is away from gas/brake/whatever lines try heating the bolt up that usually does the trick. A torch will be enough to break it loose.
 






Get a bigger wrench.:D I got mine off with pretty much ease, but I did use a really big breaker bar, gives you more torque.

Brian
 






I second the breaker bar they come in real handy:D
 






I was taking off a radius arm bolt on my explorer today and it wouldnt budge. I used a 10' cheater bar on a wrench and it still wouldnt move (almost bent my wrench). I heated it with a torch and then it came loose fairly easy with just the wrench.
 






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